Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli bacteremia: Comparison of pediatric and adult populations
Journal
Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2018-12
Author(s)
Tsai, Wan-Lin
Hung, Chih-Hsin
Wang, Jiun-Ling
Huang, I-Fei
Chiou, Yee-Hsuan
Chen, Yao-Shen
Lee, Susan Shin-Jung
Hung, Wan-Yu
Cheng, Ming-Fang
Abstract
The prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli is increasing worldwide. This study investigated the clinical features and bacteriology of pediatric patients with ESBL-producing E. coli bacteremia and compared their characteristics with those of adult patients.
Subjects
Adult; Bacteremia; Children; E. coli; Extended-spectrum β-lactamase
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Type
journal article